Braces & orthodontics

We offer traditional and clear orthodontic braces to help solve issues related to having a crooked smile. Straight teeth are important not only for a beautiful smile but also for optimally functional teeth.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, our braces will slowly move your teeth to the proper position.

Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose from brackets that are clear or metallic. The latest wire materials are far less noticeable and designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!

Types of Braces

Traditional, Metal Braces

Traditional, metal braces are the most common type of braces. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth by using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Clear Braces Clear braces are made of transparent materials like ceramic or sapphire. Clear braces are a good option for older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. They are visually less prominent than the traditional, metal braces and provide excellent results just like their metal counterparts!

Clear Aligners & Invisalign Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. You can remove the aligners to eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, this helps to make brushing and flossing less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. We offer both Invisalign and Invisalign Teen.

Duration of Treatment

Depending on several factors, including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is, treatment time varies and can last between six months and three years. A big factor to a successful treatment is you, the patient! The more involved and diligent you are, the quicker and more efficient your treatment will be.

Before beginning your orthodontic care, your doctor will discuss all of your options and provide an estimate for how long your full treatment may take. Contact your local office today to schedule an appointment and learn more about if orthodontics is right for you.

Your health and well-being is our top priority. At Fresh Dental we have been closely monitoring all of the recent health developments. In light of the rapidly evolving and changing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our offices WILL BE following the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA), Texas Dental Association (TDA), Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) and Texas Governor Abbott. With this extensive guidance, we have chosen to currently keep our doors open and make ourselves available to you. We will be providing emergency care, urgent care and essential care. At this time, we are postponing dental cleanings, orthodontic (braces) services and elective care. Our team is healthy, and we are here to help should you have needs, just as always.

We, as licensed and trained healthcare providers, are standing together to care for our families and yours too. Our decision to stay open (with some changes) is to continue to provide superior care as always, but also reduce the workload of the emergency departments and urgent care centers. These centers have resources that are stretched very thin. We will also be offering to provide services to new patients. If you or someone you know has a dental emergency, we want to be here for you.

Please call your local practice should you require any dental treatment. We have built our reputation by providing high-quality dental care in a compassionate, comfortable and safe environment. Please know, we are all in this together and we are here for you!